Suwannee River - Old Town

Yesterday was spent just relaxing (me) and Dave working. Not real work, but things that he wanted to get done on the RV - putting in shelves in the bathroom, put up a new light over the counter in the kitchen, installing 3 additional fire extingquishes. The day was nice and then of course - rain came in during the night. Why is it that when we plan on moving - we do it in the rain? Left Sunset King Lake by 10:15am and headed east towards Tallahassee and then south. Had rain all the way until 1/2 hour of getting here. Was a 4 1/2 hour ride - very very comfortable. We moved off I10 right after Tallahassee and got on the Florida Georgia Dixie highway (route 27/19), divided road, 2 lanes each way - and was so lightly traveled - was amazing. Mostly saw logging trucks.

Now we are tucked in the wilderness at Suwannee River Hideaway Campground, right on the river. Old Town is right in the middle of nature, hiking/biking/horseback riding/trails/camping/canoeeing and kayaking/etc. There is a long boardwalk right here and before dinner we trekked down the boardwalk and came to the river. They say you can see manatees here, if you are here at the right time (?). Tomorrow we plan to spend some time at the river - just relaxing, Dave taking pictures, then get our bikes out and head into town and pick up the scenic biking trails that run along the towns here.

Friday I made reservations to kayak down this river from Manatee Springs to the Gulf - they say about 15 miles - and then they (rangers) bring us back to the startubg point and Saturday - who knows? We have the site until Sunday - and if we decide to stay - we stay. Else, we head down somewhere near Lake Okeechobee. Ain't retirement fun? We are pooped if that gives you any clue!